Greek parliament approves referendum on bailout terms: Assembly

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 07:01

A proposed referendum on the latest offer of a deal made to Greece by its EU-IMF creditors was approved by a majority in the Greek parliament late Saturday night, according to the assembly`s count.

Tsipras, addressing parliament, calls for `emphatic no` to creditor proposals

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 05:25

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called in a speech to parliament Saturday for an "emphatic no to the ultimatum" issued by the country`s creditors in a bailout referendum proposed by his government for July 5.

State FMs to meet today to discuss GST rate

Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2015, 09:20

The Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers, headed by K M Mani, will meet here on Thursday to deliberate on the revenue neutral rate, besides other issues, for smooth roll out of Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Modi's reform push: 5 key Bills passed in Parliament during Budget Session 2015

Last Updated: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 18:53

In terms of number of Bills passed by both the Houses during the Budget sessions, the highest number of 24 Bills were passed by both the Houses during this Budget session, the best in the last five years.

Black Money Bill likely to cross Rajya Sabha hurdle today

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 07:12

The Companies Bill and the Black Money Bill will be taken up by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, the last day of the Budget Session.

GST Bill goes to select committee of Rajya Sabha

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 09:08

Government is likely to inform Parliament in this regard after firming up the decision on the two issues at a meeting of BJP Parliamentary Party on Tuesday morning, party sources said.

GST Bill not to be tabled in Rajya Sabha today?

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 09:08

“GST is an important bill and is in the interest of nation. The nation is welcoming it,” said Venkaiah Naidu, Minister of Urban Development on Thursday.

Real Estate Bill to be taken up by Rajya Sabha today

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 08:58

A united Opposition on Wednesday forced government to send the controversial Real Estate Bill that seeks to regulate realty business, to a 21-member select committee of Rajya Sabha, which has been asked to submit its report by the first week of the Monsoon Session.

Core infra growth loses steam, falls to 3.5% in 2014-15

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 14:35

Growth of the eight sectors slowed to 3.5 per cent in 2014-15 compared with 4.2 per cent in the previous fiscal.

Lok Sabha passes GST Constitutional Amendment Bill

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 13:11

The proposed GST would harmonise a mosaic of state and central levies into a national sales tax which business and policy makers hope would boost manufacturing and reduce corruption.

GST Bill in Lok Sabha today, BJP issues whip

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 10:05

The BJP has issued whip for its MPs to be present during the Constitutional amendment for the GST Bill today in the Lok Sabha.

There are "101 counts" on which GST bill should be sent to Parl panel: Moily

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 5, 2015, 22:51

Congress leader Veerappa Moily Tuesday said the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill was "revolutionary" but insisted there are "101 counts" on which it should be sent to Parliamentary Standing Committee for wider consultations of some of its provisions.